Leanne Amaning

Leanne Amaning
Born	(1997-05-31) 31 May 1997 (age 28) Waltham Forest, Essex, England
Occupation	Television personality
Years active	2020–present
Known for	Love Island Love Island: All Stars

Leanne Amaning (born 31 May 1997) is an English television personality and social media influencer, known for appearing as a contestant on the sixth series of Love Island in 2020 and the third series of Love Island: All Stars in 2026.

Life and career

Leanne Amaning was born on 31 May 1997 in the London Borough of Waltham Forest and is of Ghanaian descent. ^{[1] [2]} Prior to appearing on television, she worked as a customer service advisor. ^{[3] [4]} In January 2020, she became a contestant on the sixth series of the ITV2 reality dating show Love Island . ^[5] She entered the villa onn Day 1 and coupled up with Mike Boateng, before being dumped from the villa on Day 18, after being left single following the recoupling. ^[6] In January 2026, it was announced that Amaning would return to Love Island to appear as a contestant on the third series of Love Island: All Stars , six years after her original appearance. ^[7] She again entered the villa as an original contestant on Day 1. ^{[8] [9]}

Filmography

As himself

Year	Title	Notes	Ref.
2020	Love Island	Contestant; series 6	[10]
2026	Love Island: All Stars	Contestant; series 3	[11]

References

1. "Love Island All Stars' Leanne Amaning: her age, first stint in the villa and return". Heat . 9 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
2. "Meet Love Island contestant Leanne - the 'Beyoncé of Waltham Forest'". East London and West Essex Guardian Series. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
3. Craig, David. "Who is Leanne Amaning? Meet the Love Island Winter 2020 cast member | Radio Times". Radio Times . Retrieved 17 January 2026.
4. "Love Island 2020 gallery: Meet the contestants looking for love". Digital Spy . 11 February 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
5. "People are upset about Love Island's Leanne's behaviour towards Mike". Cosmopolitan . 28 January 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
6. Henry, Grace. "Love Island's Leanne takes dig at Mike as she's dumped from the island | Radio Times". Radio Times . Retrieved 17 January 2026.
7. "Love Island All Stars' Leanne Amaning: her age, Instagram and what she's been up to". Closer . 9 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
8. "This is who'll win Love Island: All Stars, based on the best chemistry – and they aren't coupled-up". Digital Spy . 16 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
9. Kornblee, Johnathon (12 January 2026). "'Love Island: All Stars' Brings Back Leanne Amaning After Six Years". Parade. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
10. Henry, Grace. "Love Island 2020 star Leanne Amaning can be a "nightmare" | Radio Times". Radio Times . Retrieved 17 January 2026.
11. Barnes, Phoebe Kowhai. "Who is Leanne Amaning? Love Island: All Stars 2026 contestant | Radio Times". Radio Times . Retrieved 17 January 2026.